Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier, Author at My French Life™ - Ma Vie Française®

About Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier

After teaching for 20 years abroad, I mostly live now in Paris, where I feel both like a native and an expat. I enjoy being part of My French Life™ as it makes my life in Paris even more meaningful and special. I have a passion for literature and movies. I share my thoughts in my blog and on twitter.”

14 07, 2020

The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay: bookclub event recap
The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay: bookclub event recap

The Rain Watcher by Tatiana de Rosnay: bookclub event recap

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2020-07-22T09:24:30+10:00Jul 14, 2020|2 Comments

In the beginning, I had good reasons to choose this book even though I had intentionally not read any reviews...

23 10, 2019

My mother with Alzheimer’s: not a unique French story
My mother with Alzheimer’s: not a unique French story

My mother with Alzheimer’s: not a unique French story

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2019-10-23T17:41:39+11:00Oct 23, 2019|6 Comments

We spoke about our respective mothers. And found out that our mothers have both gradually lost their memory and are incapable of taking care of themselves anymore.

7 10, 2019

MyFrenchLife – MaVieFrancaise #bookclub – 2019 UPDATED
MyFrenchLife – MaVieFrancaise #bookclub – 2019 UPDATED

MyFrenchLife – MaVieFrancaise #bookclub – 2019 UPDATED

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2019-10-24T09:28:12+11:00Oct 7, 2019|2 Comments

Reading with us? Now you can find #bookclub DISCUSSIONS all in ONE PLACE and be informed of updates

6 10, 2019

Lie with me – Arrete avec tes mensonges by Philippe Besson – member discussion

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2019-10-07T09:59:23+11:00Oct 6, 2019|0 Comments

Lie with me – Arrête avec tes mensonges by Philippe [...]

6 02, 2019

2019 My French Life™ Book club reading list of recently-translated French novels
2019 My French Life™ Book club reading list of recently-translated French novels

2019 My French Life™ Book club reading list of recently-translated French novels

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2019-02-07T14:47:15+11:00Feb 6, 2019|2 Comments

LIST ANNOUNCED - are you reading with us?

29 01, 2019

Colette le film: to like or to not like – the importance of debates in French society
Colette le film: to like or to not like – the importance of debates in French society

Colette le film: to like or to not like – the importance of debates in French society

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2019-01-29T12:52:35+11:00Jan 29, 2019|2 Comments

I'm glad the film revived my interest in Colette the famous French writer, but, but but...

2 10, 2018

Becoming Colette again: Paris to Hollywood and back
Becoming Colette again: Paris to Hollywood and back

Becoming Colette again: Paris to Hollywood and back

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2018-10-08T12:03:39+11:00Oct 2, 2018|2 Comments

Colette’s lifestyle, feminist struggle to be recognized as a writer and free spirit are inspiring modern topics that can definitely appeal to the younger generations of millennials.

20 09, 2018

MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – UPDATE BOOK #4 – Small Country by Gaël Faye
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – UPDATE BOOK #4 – Small Country by Gaël Faye

MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – UPDATE BOOK #4 – Small Country by Gaël Faye

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2018-09-20T09:28:19+10:00Sep 20, 2018|0 Comments

With a very genuine & talented voice, Small Country tells the probable story of its author, from his then 11-year-old standpoint.

9 07, 2018

MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – BOOK 3 UPDATE – Antoine Leiris, You Will Not Have My Hate
MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – BOOK 3 UPDATE – Antoine Leiris, You Will Not Have My Hate

MyFrenchLife™ French Book Club – BOOK 3 UPDATE – Antoine Leiris, You Will Not Have My Hate

By Jacqueline Dubois Pasquier|2018-07-13T16:37:40+10:00Jul 9, 2018|0 Comments

The poignant testimony following the 13 November 2015 Paris terrorist attack at 'the Bataclan' where the author lost his wife and mother of their 17-month old toddler.

13 06, 2018